The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

Diocesan Annual Report and Accounts Out Now!

The Diocese of Leeds Annual Report and Accounts for the Year Ending 31 March 2023 are available now! SIGNED 2023 ANNUAL REPORT With thanks to Financial Secretary John Moran and everyone in the Diocesan Curia Finance Office for preparing these Accounts – and to...

Papal Honour for Lourdes Stalwart

Mr Bob Lavery, from the Diocese of Leeds, who was co-driver of the vehicle which transported the relics of St Bernadette during their visit to the UK last year, was awarded a papal medal last month in recognition of his service to the Church at a Mass in Lourdes. Fr...

From Beda to Bradford

Philip Thornley is currently studying for the priesthood at the Beda College in Rome. Earlier this year he was admitted to the ministry of Acolyte as he continues his journey towards ordination for the Diocese of Leeds. Our picture shows Philip at the ceremony in the...

New Canons Join the Cathedral Chapter

Mass of Installation of Canon Matthew Habron and Fr Dennis Cassidy to the Leeds Cathedral Chapter on Wednesday 9 August, the Feast of St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Co-Patroness of Europe. Earlier this year Bishop Marcus announced that he had appointed Honorary...